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McEvoy says best is to come after breaking long-standing swim record

Cameron McEvoy said Wednesday he can "get faster" after breaking one of swimming's oldest world records, but the Australian added it was "crazy" that he had received no financial prize for his exploits.

France and Brazil weigh up World Cup prospects in glamour friendly

Brazil and France will be among the leading contenders for World Cup glory later this year and the two heavyweight nations continue their preparations for the tournament by facing off in a glamour friendly in the United States this week.

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Swiatek splits with coach Fissette after early Miami exit

Iga Swiatek announced on Monday that she had parted ways with her coach Wim Fissette following her second-round exit at the Miami Open.

England coach McCullum survives review into Ashes drubbing

England coach Brendon McCullum will keep his job despite the team's Ashes debacle, with cricket chief Richard Gould insisting he can "adapt and evolve".

Arsenal's White gets first England call-up since 2022

Arsenal defender Ben White has been called up to the England squad for the first time since the 2022 World Cup.

Tottenham face key call as relegation threat grows

Tottenham are running out of time to save themselves from the almost unthinkable nightmare of Premier League relegation, with interim boss Igor Tudor's future in doubt just weeks after taking charge.

African players in Europe: Awoniyi seals key win for lowly Forest

Taiwo Awoniyi inflicted the final blow on Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend as Nottingham Forest eased their Premier League relegation fears with a convincing 3-0 away win.

Hodgkinson in 'shape of her life' with eye on Kratochvilova's record

Keely Hodgkinson's rivals will be grateful there is not a world outdoor champs or an Olympic Games this season as the Briton boasted of being in "the shape of her life" after wrapping up world indoor 800m gold.

Griezmann given go-ahead to talk with Orlando City

France's World Cup-winning striker Antoine Griezmann is to hold talks with Major League Soccer's Orlando City, having been permitted by his present side Atletico Madrid to go to the US during the international break, a source close to the player told AFP.

Asia champions Japan need 'different tools' to win World Cup - coach

Coach Nils Nielsen warned Monday that Japan need "different tools" to win next year's Women's World Cup after sweeping to the Asian title with a series of barnstorming performances.

Wolves rally past Celtics, Nuggets sink Blazers

The Minnesota Timberwolves shrugged off the injury absence of Anthony Edwards to complete a come-from-behind 102-92 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday.

Korda sends Alcaraz to another early exit in Miami, Sabalenka advances

Sebastian Korda stared down Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, sending the world number one crashing out of the Miami Open third round 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.

Kim holds off Korda charge to win LPGA Founders Cup

South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo held off a final day charge from Nelly Korda to clinch a one-shot victory at the LPGA Tour's Fortinet Founders Cup tournament in California on Sunday.

Alcaraz eyes clay court season after early Miami exit

World number one Carlos Alcaraz remained confident his game is improving despite a third-round exit at the Miami Open, and after a few days to reset he'll be turning his attention to the clay court season.

Real Madrid down Atletico in derby, leaders Barca edge Rayo

Vinicius Junior struck twice as Real Madrid shaded Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling derby clash on Sunday to stay on leaders Barcelona's tail at the top of La Liga.

Korda sends Alcaraz to another early exit in Miami

Sebastian Korda stared down Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, sending the world number one crashing out of the Miami Open third round 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.

Bordeaux-Begles hammer Toulouse in Dupont absence

Bordeaux-Begles eased past champions Toulouse 44-20 in the French Top 14 on Sunday as superstar scrum-half Antoine Dupont was rested a week on from lifting the Six Nations title with France.

England's Fitzpatrick birdies 18th to win PGA Valspar title

England's Matthew Fitzpatrick sank a 14-foot birdie putt on Sunday's final hole to win the US PGA Tour Valspar Championship, defeating American David Lipsky by one stroke.

Man City's League Cup glory adds twist to title race

As Pep Guardiola wiped away the sting of the Champagne sprayed by his jubilant players after Sunday's League Cup final triumph against Arsenal, the Manchester City boss was confronted with a burning question.

Vinicius double helps Real Madrid edge Atletico thriller

Vinicius Junior struck twice as Real Madrid shaded Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling derby clash on Sunday to stay on leaders Barcelona's tail at the top of La Liga.

Doncic cleared to face Pistons after foul rescinded: NBA

Luka Doncic has been cleared to play in the Los Angeles Lakers' crunch clash with the Detroit Pistons on Monday after a foul which triggered an automatic suspension was rescinded, the NBA said in a statement.

Inter's Serie A lead cut to six with Fiorentina draw, Como march on

Inter Milan's lead at the top of Serie A was cut to six points on Sunday after a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina, as upstarts Como boosted their hopes of Champions League football by hammering Pisa 5-0.

World No.1 Alcaraz beaten by Korda in Miami Open third round

World number one Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday, beaten 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 by 36th-ranked American Sebastian Korda.

Ovechkin nets 1,000th combined NHL season-playoffs goal

Alex Ovechkin scored his 1,000th NHL goal in regular season and playoff games combined on Sunday in Washington's 3-2 overtime loss to visiting Colorado.

Undav doubles up as Stuttgart down Augsburg to go third

Germany forward Deniz Undav scored twice and laid on another goal as Stuttgart cruised past hosts Augsburg 5-2 on Sunday to climb to third in the Bundesliga table.

Hodgkinson storms to world indoor 800m gold

Keely Hodgkinson won a first world indoor title on Sunday thanks to a commanding performance in the women's 800m in Torun, Poland.

Guardiola revels in Man City's 'special' League Cup win over Arsenal

Pep Guardiola hailed Manchester City's 2-0 win against Arsenal in the League Cup final as a "special" moment after a difficult period that threatened to derail their season.

Hodgkinson headlines Britain's 'Super Sunday' at world indoors

Keely Hodgkinson headlined a 'Super Sunday' for Britain at the world indoor championships as she stormed to victory in the 800m just minutes after teammates Georgia Hunter Bell and Molly Caudery had also triumphed.

Messi scores for Miami in 3-2 MLS victory at NYCFC

Lionel Messi scored his 901st career goal and Inter Miami delivered New York City's first loss of the Major League Soccer season on Sunday with a 3-2 triumph.

Bezzecchi wins second race of the season at Brazil MotoGP

Italy's Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia won the Brazil MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday at the Autodromo Ayrton Senna in Goiania.

Britain's Hodgkinson wins world indoor 800m gold